In a recent Housing Europe report it was suggested that "the number of people experiencing homelessness has increased in all EU countries under review except for Finland". Homelessness in Finland has been reduced by more than half over the last 25 years, with a significant decline in those who have been homeless for a long time.

This report aims to provide some insights into the model of tackling homelessness in Finland.

Hope Street has submitted this position paper to the Royal Commission into Family Violence. The commission will inquire into and provide practical recommendations on how Victoria's response to family violence can be improved.